In this gym, the family that kicks together, sticks together.Master Amitis Pourarian began offering family taekwondo classes at The Studio Martial Arts and Fitness about two years ago. She saw it as a way for families to spend time together while staying active."You’re getting fit, you’re getting your black belt and you’re learning self-defense," Pourarian said. "You’re spending quality time with your family and you’re building camaraderie. It’s just a win-win across the board."The class is open to all ages and skill levels.The Valencia family began practicing taekwondo about four years ago. Now, everyone in the family has earned their black belt."It has been an amazing journey to do it as a family," mother Michelle Valencia said. "Seeing my children grow, their confidence, and just seeing them from white belts, not knowing how to kick or punch, and now I’m confident they can protect themselves if need be."

ROSEVILLE, Calif. —

In this gym, the family that kicks together, sticks together.

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Master Amitis Pourarian began offering family taekwondo classes at The Studio Martial Arts and Fitness about two years ago. She saw it as a way for families to spend time together while staying active.

"You’re getting fit, you’re getting your black belt and you’re learning self-defense," Pourarian said. "You’re spending quality time with your family and you’re building camaraderie. It’s just a win-win across the board."

The class is open to all ages and skill levels.

The Valencia family began practicing taekwondo about four years ago. Now, everyone in the family has earned their black belt.

"It has been an amazing journey to do it as a family," mother Michelle Valencia said. "Seeing my children grow, their confidence, and just seeing them from white belts, not knowing how to kick or punch, and now I’m confident they can protect themselves if need be."